Chelsea have rejected a loan offer from Bayern Munich for forward Christopher Nkunku and will only sanction a permanent transfer. (Times - subscription required) Aston Villa have added Blues striker Nicolas Jackson to their shortlist of attacking options but could face competition from Bayern. ( Florian Plettenberg)

The French attacking midfielder is not quite fitting in for Enzo Maresca at Chelsea and they are listening to offers

CHELSEA’S pursuit of Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho has been stalled by the West London club’s steep valuation of Christopher Nkunku. The Blues have rejected a loan bid from Bayern

Tchatchoua is, in effect, a replacement for the former club captain Nélson Semedo, who rejected a new contract at Wolves in favour of a move to Fenerbahce. Tchatchoua, who produced the top speed in the Italian top flight last season at 36.3km/h, has signed a five-year deal.

Chelsea want Xavi Simons – a player apparently also on Bayern’s radar – and the possible sale of Nkunku could help fund a move for the Netherlands international. The reporter suggests Chelsea are expecting a fee of around €40 million (£34.5m) plus add ons for Nkunku.

Chelsea remain in talks with Bayern Munich over a move for Christopher Nkunku , and are expecting €40m plus add ons according to Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg. Nkunku joined Chelsea from RB Leipzig back in 2023 in a deal worth £52m, but he’s had a difficult time at Stamford Bridge, and it appears his career with the Blues is now over.